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A Time for All Things: The Life of Michael E. Debakey
He has been called the greatest surgeon of the 20th century. The son of Lebanese immigrants, Michael DeBakey rose from humble beginnings in a backwater Louisiana town to dominate the landscape of modern medicine. His contributions to our understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease, in particular, were innumerable and epoch-making. DeBakey led a life of high drama, from the streets of Jazz Age New Orleans and the operating theaters of pre-war Europe, to the battlefields of World War II and the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina. An advisor to Presidents, a health care statesman, and a physician to royalty and commoner alike, he helped build Houston's Texas Medical Center into a jewel of the medical world. Yet DeBakey's own family paid a tremendous cost for his commitment to his fellow man. Buoyed by unique access to primary resources, A Time for All Things: The Life of Michael E. DeBakey is the first to tell the remarkable story of a driven genius who led a scientific and therapeutic revolution in all its dramatic depth.
636 pages, Hardcover
Published December 9, 2019
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August 22, 2020
A beautiful biography that is full of detail and yet is very easy to read. Superb writing. I cried buckets at the end, reflecting on this giant-among-men's incredible life.
June 16, 2021
Wow. Really comprehensive and amazing history of a man who truly did change the world. Well worth the read.
March 30, 2026
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A Time for All Things: The Life of Michael E. DeBakey is a remarkable and richly detailed biography that captures the legacy of one of the most influential figures in modern medicine. Craig A. Miller presents a compelling portrait of a man whose vision and dedication transformed cardiovascular care and reshaped the medical landscape.
The narrative moves seamlessly through pivotal moments in DeBakey’s life, from his early beginnings to his groundbreaking contributions and global impact. What stands out is the balance between his professional brilliance and the personal sacrifices that came with such an extraordinary career.
Insightful, authoritative, and deeply engaging, this biography is both an inspiring tribute and a fascinating exploration of innovation, ambition, and lasting impact in the world of medicine.
May 5, 2023
A role model
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